3. Turning The Unit On
Turn on the Power On switch on the side of the unit. The centre of the
switch will illuminate and the fan and internal light will come on.
Switch on the Heater On switch on the side of the unit. The centre of the
switch will illuminate and the heater will switch on.
The heater is thermostatically controlled.
Select the High setting on the side of the unit when the metal is being
melted. When melted, turn the switch to the Low setting. When the unit is
running on the Low setting, the light will come on or off depending on
whether the metal is being heated.
When adding fresh Pewter , turn the switch to High until the metal is fully
melted and then return back to Low.
4. Using The Unit
From cold, and depending on the amount of metal in the pot, the unit will
take 10-15 minutes to heat up and melt the metal in the pot.
During this time, the mould(s) to be used can be prepared for use.
One mould is supplied with the unit. Alternatively, other moulds can be
purchased from us or can be made using CNC techniques, by making a
model and preparing a clay mould, etc. (separate details are available).
When making your own moulds, please ensure that the external
dimensions are approximately 100mm Long x 100mm High x 25mm Thick
For standard sized moulds, place the mould in the moulding trough. To
ensure a tight fit so that the two halves of the mould are held firmly
together, use the spring adjuster and press it in between the mould and
the wall of the moulding trough.
Slide the assembled mould trough along the top of the front opening flap
into the open front of the unit. Place the mould hole under the pouring
spout beneath the melting pot.
When the metal is molten, the surface of the metal will shimmer in the pot.
Pouring can now commence
5. Pouring Metal
With the “approach hole” under the pouring spout, gently lift the Pouring
Lever and let metal run into the mould until the “approach hole” is full of
metal. Release the Pouring Lever.
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